Top 15 5-Day Experiences in Nepal

1.Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $699Our pick

You travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak forests to Annapurna Base Camp. A small group of up to 12 uses tea houses, with an English-speaking guide, meals, permits, sleeping bags, and ground transport included. Expect a moderate physical challenge and early starts.

“Totally disappointed with the whole trip experience: 1. Before the trip, it’s clearly stated that the team would provide enough tablet to purify tapped water, however the tour guide forgot to bring and not willing to buy/correct his mistake. InRead more”

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2.Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $99

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, drive to Simrung, and hike through rhododendron forests to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. Your English or Hindi-speaking guide leads the route, with four nights in mountain guesthouses and a final stop at Jhinu hot springs. Meals and porter service cost extra.

“The guided 5-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp was an absolutely fantastic experience. The scenery was breathtaking throughout the journey, and the overall organization was excellent. Our guide and porters were extremely knowledgeable Read more”

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3.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 5 days · from $96

Trek from Pokhara through forests, waterfalls, bamboo valleys, and Gurung villages to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. Your licensed English or Hindi-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, safety, and route finding. Guides such as Raju, Pratip, Smile, and Anil have earned especially warm praise, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“My experience with Cordial Trek was great! From the minute I booked the experience they gave me all the information I needed and replied to any queries I had. The trek itself was well organised and led by my great guide Smile! He gave us great information about the local area as well as making sure we were safe and comfortable at all times, regularly taking breaks and making use of good photo opportunities. The food throughout was great and accommodation was more than adequate - we even had private rooms. The entire organisation of the activity and the trek itself was great ☺️”

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4.5-Day Annapurna Basecamp Trek with Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 days · from $155

You will trek privately with an English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guide from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. Guides such as Anil, Santosh, Uttam, and Bishnu are available through the operator. Expect long walking days, basic tea houses, cold nights, mountain views, and a hot-spring stop at Jhinu Danda.

“Thank you so much snow peak tours I had the best time with my amazing guide Sun Bahadur! The trek itself is one of the best I have done in my life with stunning views and great places to stay along the way. Sun was so helpful and positive the whole way and really made the trip! Because of this I was able to learn even more about Nepali culture and food. I would wholeheartedly recommend to everyone!”

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5.5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $225

Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp in five days with a private guide, crossing forests, villages, waterfalls, and alpine ground. The route reaches Machapuchare Base Camp and ABC before descending to Siwai. Guide Sirjan, also listed as Srijan in some trip details, has been praised for close support and steady pacing.

“We were totally blown away by the positivity and knowledge of our guide, Sirjan! The porters were fun and helpful too, and everyone made the entire experience as great as it possibly can be! The views are amazing the entire way, and I highly recommend going for the ABC hike with Bold Himalaya and Sirjan!”

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6.Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 5 Days from Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $450

This five-day trek takes you from Pokhara to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk in a group of no more than nine. You hike forest paths, village trails, stone steps, and small roads while a certified guide explains the area. Guesthouses, most meals, permits, private transport, and porters are included.

“The Ghorepani Poonhill trek of 5 days from Pokhara is complete, because you trek in several environments, as trail, small road, steps, jungle, passing over several guesthouses and you can see some Himalayan peeks above 8000 m high. It is nRead more”

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7.5-Day Sunrise Tour in Kathmandu Near Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $370

Spend five days touring Kathmandu Valley with airport pickup, private car transport, three Kathmandu nights, and one night in Nagarkot. Visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan, and Bhaktapur, then rise early for Himalayan views. English-speaking guides and drivers handle the roads, while you cover entrance fees, lunches, and personal costs.

“The driver , Mr Victory was excellent, well spoken, explained some of the history , had a great sense of humour . The food was very good and value for money.”

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8.5 Days Adventures Lower Mustang Trip by 4WD Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $430

Spend five days crossing Lower Mustang by private 4WD Jeep from Pokhara. You will visit apple-growing Marpha, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath, Dhumba Lake, and Tatopani hot spring. An English-speaking guide, driver, permits, guesthouse stays, and hotel transfers are included. Guides named on past departures include Amrit, Biru, Krishna, and Prakash.

“We had an incredible experience exploring Lower Mustang on a 4WD jeep tour with Couch Adventure Nepal. Our guide, Amrit, was knowledgeable, kind, and made the journey both safe and culturally rich. From the spiritual aura of Muktinath to the stunning views of KaRead more”

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9.5-Day Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 days · from $181

Walk from Pokhara through Australian Camp, Pothana, Pitam Deurali, Low Camp, and High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp. You’ll trek with an English-speaking guide in a private group, sleep in simple tea houses, and return through Sidding and Lumre. Guides such as Santosh and Sun-Bahadur are noted for patient help, local insight, and good trail support.

“The trek itself is really awesome, great nature and nice views along the way! In my opinion it’s easily doable in four days also, and even three days should be possible! My guide (Santosh) was really nice and we got along quite well (including a Dal Bhat invitation at his house after the trek!)! You could, though, also consider just taking a guide and paying everything else by yourself if you’re in a budget.”

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10.5 Days Hiking, Tour, Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $586

Stay four nights at Nepal Yoga Home while combining daily yoga and meditation with Kathmandu Valley sightseeing. Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Budhanilkantha. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, with guidance from staff such as Mynos and yoga teacher Manoj.

“It was enlightening 5 days in kathmandu. I was looking for yoga with some trip aroud Kathmandu i got this amazing place with full of love and care. The money i spent is nothing what i got here. morning and evening yoga classes and on the day amazing places to visit was incredible. If you have few days in Kathmandu here you can go.”

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11.5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 days · from $136

This private 5-day trek takes you from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, with tea-house nights in Sinuwa, Deurali, ABC, and Bamboo. You will hike through rice terraces and forests, pass Gurung villages, and stop at Jhinu Hot Springs. English-speaking guides such as Santosh, Prabit, and Ramit have led this route.

“The guide was really kind, friendly and helpful. We had a lot of fun and he told us a lot of the mountains and the culture”

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12.5 Day Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek in Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $230

You’ll trek privately from Pokhara to Mardi Himal Base Camp in five days, passing Australian Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp. English-speaking guides such as Amrit, Biru, or Bikram may lead the route. Expect guesthouse stays, mountain views, shared transfers, and about US$25 per person for meals.

“Our 5-day Mardi Himal Base Camp trek from Pokhara was an unforgettable adventure! The trail offered breathtaking views of Machapuchare, Annapurna, and Mardi Himal, with diverse landscapes from lush forests to alpine ridges. The suRead more”

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13.Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek (5 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $480

Spend five days trekking from Pokhara to Mardi Himal Base Camp with a private guide, usually identified as Madhav, and porter support available at extra cost. You’ll walk through the Annapurna Conservation Area, sleep in local tea houses, reach High Camp, and make an early sunrise attempt at base camp or the viewpoint.

“I went on an 8 day Mardi trek with Madhav as a guide. He took care of all logistics including booking flights and bus to Pokhara, booking lodges and helped me to choose a route according to my interests. Also, Madhav was really great comRead more”

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14.5-Day Gosaikunda Lake Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $179

You’ll trek from Dhunche to Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380 meters with a small group of up to 14 people. Guides such as Ohm, Terence, and Raj lead the route through Langtang National Park, with guesthouse stays, permits, bus transport, and loan gear included. Expect steep climbs, cold nights, sacred lakes, and wide Langtang views.

“Me and my partner had such a lovely time and saw some amazing views during the Gosaikunda Lake trek. What made our trip even more spectacular was our wonderful and informative guide Ohm who cheered us on and kept us engaged throughout the 5 days with many interesting facts, fun videography and his happy demeanour. We were saved by the sleeping bags and hiking gear they loaned to us and found the trip all around quite comfortable- getting private rooms the entire time. I would highly recommend booking with Cordial if you want to see breathtaking views, wildlife and learn about Nepalese culture. 11/10!”

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15.Pkr/Kathmandu: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp & Hot spring Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $60Best value

Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters in five demanding days. You’ll follow forest trails, waterfalls, rivers, and Gurung villages with a private guide such as Sagar, Raj, or Shiva, then return through Jhinu Danda’s optional hot springs. Kathmandu departures include a flight to Pokhara when selected.

“We booked this trip last minute and we were afraid that this trip won’t happen due to short notice. However, our guide Raj, and our porter, Naron, made this trip a success! Without them, we think this journey would’ve ended in disaster. The 5-day ABC trek with Raj and Naron was unforgettable and the bond we shared during the challenging slopes of the Himalayas and tea times were just amazing 👌 You will never go wrong with Raj.”

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